Two-tier society theory
Li Yousheng (2015/11/29) Abstract: Dividing human society into a genetically encoded primordial society and a man-made secondary society reveals that five thousand years of human civilization is a history of escalating warfare. Under the competitive pressure of humanity being its own enemy, civilization and social complexity have rapidly increased at the expense of people’s well-being. If we consider the two […]
Two-tier society theory
A disruptive issue with broad development prospects: the concept of a two-tiered society (Part 1) Li Yousheng (This article was submitted to 21st Century Magazine on June 22, 2021, but was not published.) Abstract: Dividing human society into genetically encoded primitive society and artificial secondary society reveals that, unlike other civilizations in the world, Chinese civilization began as a primitive […]
Two-tier society theory
Yue Shixuan (Yu Sheng) In recent years, genetics has developed and become widespread, becoming a household name and a consensus among humankind. However, the scope of modern genetics is limited to the study of specific human traits and behaviors, rarely considering society. The large-scale societies in which humans live today are not derived from genetics; the societies defined by genetics […]
Two-tier society theory
Yusheng (2014/03/31) Abstract: If the people are governed too leniently, they will fight amongst themselves and be defeated internally; if they are governed too strictly, they will not receive the necessary training, lack fighting power, and will be defeated externally and conquered by foreign enemies. Therefore, governance must be appropriately flexible. The author classifies the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties […]
Two-tier society theory
Yusheng (2009) Abstract: This paper divides human society into a genetically encoded primordial society and a man-made secondary society, and examines ancient Chinese history based on this division. Unlike other ancient civilizations, Chinese civilization began with a dual-structure system: a superpower maintaining peace and building the newly emerging secondary society upon numerous primordial societies. This system kept ancient Chinese society […]
Two-tier society theory
(Thesis Title: The Concept of a Two-Tier Society and Ancient Chinese History Thesis Category: Research Note Word Count: 14755 words) Abstract: This paper divides human society into genetically encoded primitive society and man-made secondary society. Examining ancient Chinese history through this lens reveals that, unlike other ancient civilizations, Chinese civilization began as a peaceful superpower, building its newly emerging secondary […]
Two-tier society theory
Yu Sheng (from the ninth issue of “Learning Lamp”) The Analects, Taibo, mentions that Shun had five ministers, and the world was well-governed. The Analects, Weilinggong, records Confucius saying, “He who governs by doing nothing, is it not Shun? What did he do? He simply sat respectfully facing south.” A country governed by a monarch sitting facing south and five […]
Two-tier society theory
Yusheng Abstract: There are six original ancient civilizations in the world: China, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Mexico in Central America, and Peru in South America. Ancient Greece and Judaism are two secondary civilizations that later became the sources of Western civilization. Among these eight ancient civilizations, Chinese civilization exhibits many characteristics that are distinct from other ancient civilizations. This article elaborates […]
Two-tier society theory
Yue Shixuan (Yu Sheng) The ancient superpowers referred to in this article are those nations far larger than others in the world known to ancient people at the very beginning of civilization. These superpowers, lacking equally powerful rivals, were able to introspect and seek direction, following the natural order and guided by human nature, resulting in peaceful superpowers. Due to […]
Two-tier society theory
Li Yousheng Abstract: This paper analyzes Confucius’s sayings “Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you” and “Help others to establish themselves and achieve their goals,” finding that the former represents the basic need for social stability and security, while the latter represents secondary social goals. The paper further compares these sayings of Confucius […]
In his later years, Li Yousheng studied Taoist philosophy and proposed the concepts of a genetically encoded primordial society and an artificial secondary society.
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